Tourism In Maldives Essay

Maldives A Paradise On Earth! Essay

The Republic of Maldives consists of 1,190 islands (fewer than 200 are inhabited) in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka. The Maldives has a population of 270,000, of which about 70,000 reside in Male, the capital city. Beautiful atolls, inhabited by over 1,100 species of fish and other sea life, attract thousands of visitors each year. Tourism facilities are well developed on the resort islands. The Tsunami of December 26, 2004 caused some damage to several hotels and facilities on some of the islands. Most of the tourism infrastructure remains intact. Travelers planning to visit the Maldives should consult with travel agencies or the Maldivian Tourist Board to ensure their itineraries take this event into consideration. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Maldives for additional information.

ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: A valid passport, along with an onward/return ticket and sufficient funds, is required for entry. A no-cost visitor visa valid for thirty days is issued upon arrival. The Department of Immigration and Emigration routinely approves requests for extension of stays up to ninety days for travelers who present evidence of sufficient funds and who stay in a resort or hotel or present a letter from a local sponsor. Anyone staying over sixty days without proper authorization faces heavy fines and deportation. All visitors departing the Republic of the Maldives (except diplomats and certain exempted travelers) must pay an airport departure tax. Travelers need a yellow fever immunization if they are arriving from an infected area.

Arrival by private boat: Travelers arriving by private yacht or boat are granted no-cost visas, usually valid until the expected date of departure. Vessels anchoring in atolls other than Male must have prior clearance through agents in Male. Maldivian customs, police and/or representatives of Maldivian immigration will meet all vessels, regardless of where they anchor. Vessels arriving with a dog on board will be permitted anchorage, but the dog will not be allowed off the vessel. Any firearms or ammunition on board will be held for bond until the vessel's departure.

Specific inquiries should be addressed to the Maldives High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka at No. 24, Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 4, telephone (94) (11) 2580076/2586762/2500943, or the Maldives Mission to the U.N. in New York, telephone (212) 599-6194.

See our Foreign Entry Requirements brochure for more information on the Maldives and other countries. Visit the website of the Maldives Permanent Mission to the United Nations at http://www.un.int/maldives/ for the most current visa information.

Find more information about Entry and Exit Requirements pertaining to dual nationality and the prevention of international child abduction. Please refer to our Customs Information to learn more about customs regulations.

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Maldives Essay

Oral Communication Samir Ali Fit11

INTRODUCTION

Maldives is known to be the Paradise of the World. It is famous as the ultimate romantic getaway destination for tourist. Today, the sunny side of life is meeting the darkness and strife. The Maldivian society is having a battle with several problems, including drug abuse. According to Haveeru News (2012), this problem is so deep-rooted that every Maldivian family has at least one member who is an addict. UNICEF statistics show that the average age for first time drug users is twelve. Due to this, drug abuse has become a national issue that urgently requires a solution.

HOW DRUGS ARE INTRODUCED TO MALDIVES?

According to the Police Sergeant Imran (2012), in 1972, with the advent of tourism in the country, drugs were introduced in Maldives..

As UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) claims in a country report 1998 that official recognition of the problem came in 1977 when a person was arrested with 350 grams of hashish. As a result, the first principal legislative act of the Maldives dealing with narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (Law No 17/77 - The Law on Drugs) was passed the same year in order to stop it. A drug centre was established for the first time in the Maldives in 1997.

In early days, there was not much action taken by the government. Due to this, parks and seaside areas, has become an earlier place for youth to socialize, have become sites of crime and drug use. Without hesitation, addicts are no longer afraid to deal drugs on the main streets. As a result expansion of gangs and drug-abuse as risen and become a national concern. In 5th December 2007, Maldives launches its first national campaign 'Wake up' on drug prevention.

The question is why do young Maldivians turn into drugs? I believe that it because of lack of awareness and poor employment prospects, overcrowding on the islands and boredom among the youth due to lack of opportunities for the youth such like not enough activities. Most of the drug sellers do believe that selling drugs is an easy way of earning money. Base on the fact, Minivan News spoke anonymously to a drug addict. He claimed that he started selling drugs because it's only the opportunity where he can earn lots of money in a short period of time. He claimed to earn "at least Rf15, 000 every day" (US$1167) selling drugs, approximately Rf465, 000 per month (US$36,186).

The most common drugs use by addicts in Maldives is heroin, hashish oil, L.S.D and Alcohol. . Cocaine is being used infrequently and injecting drug use is also increasing currently. The drugs are been exported and imported by hiding the drugs in cargo items, swallowing and etc…(See the Appendix - IMAGE1.0)

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